Czech Republic 1–1 South Africa
World Cup · Group Stage - 2 · 18 June 2026 · Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta.
Status: full time. Half time 1–0. Referee: Tori Penso, USA.
Match forecast
Win probability implied by the betting market: Czech Republic 49%, draw 28%, South Africa 23%. Pre-match odds (10Bet): 1.90 / 3.35 / 4.00.
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Goals
- 6' M. Sadilek (Czech Republic) — assist A. Sojka
- 83' T. Mokoena (South Africa) · Penalty
Cards
- 33' T. Mokoena (South Africa) — Yellow Card
- 40' T. Mbatha (South Africa) — Yellow Card
- 75' L. Krejci (Czech Republic) — Yellow Card
Match stats
| Stat | Czech Republic | South Africa |
|---|---|---|
| Possession | 39% | 61% |
| Expected goals (xG) | 0.94 | 1.18 |
| Total shots | 14 | 15 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 4 |
| Shots off target | 8 | 5 |
| Shots blocked | 3 | 6 |
| Passes | 336 | 548 |
| Accurate passes | 268 | 495 |
| Corners | 5 | 4 |
| Offsides | 2 | 3 |
| Fouls | 12 | 10 |
| Saves | 3 | 2 |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 2 |
Czech Republic lineup (3-4-2-1)
Coach: Miroslav Koubek.
- Michal Sadílek — Midfield, 1 goal
- Ladislav Krejčí — Defender
- Alexandr Sojka — Midfield
- Lukas Cerv — Midfield
- Vladimír Coufal — Defender
- Vladimír Darida — Midfield
- Robin Hranac — Defender
- Matej Kovar — Goalkeeper
- Lukas Provod — Attack
- David Zima — Defender
- Tomáš Souček — Midfield
- Jaroslav Zelený — Defender
- Pavel Sulc — Midfield
- Patrik Schick — Attack
- Tomas Holes — Defender
- Adam Hlozek — Attack
- David Doudera — Midfield
- Lukas Hornicek — Goalkeeper
- Jindrich Stanek — Goalkeeper
- Hugo Sochurek — Midfielder
- Mojmír Chytil — Attack
- Tomas Chory — Attack
- Jan Kuchta — Attack
- Denis Visinsky — Midfield
- Stepan Chaloupek — Defender
South Africa lineup (4-2-3-1)
Coach: Hugo Broos.
- Teboho Mokoena — Midfield, 1 goal
- Aubrey Modiba — Defender
- Ime Okon — Defender
- Mbekezeli Mbokazi — Defender
- Oswin Appollis — Attack
- Thapelo Maseko — Midfielder
- Khuliso Mudau — Defender
- Relebohile Mofokeng — Attack
- Evidence Makgopa — Attack
- Ronwen Williams — Goalkeeper
- Kamogelo Sebelebele — Attack
- Jayden Adams — Midfield
- Thalente Mbatha — Midfield
- Iqraam Rayners — Attack
- Lyle Foster — Attack
- Ricardo Goss — Goalkeeper
- Nkosinathi Sibisi — Defender
- Tholo Thabang Matuludi — Defender
- Olwethu Makhanya — Defender
- Tshepang Moremi — Attack
- Khulumani Ndamane — Defender
- Sipho Chaine — Goalkeeper
- Bradley Cross — Defender
- Samukelo Kabini — Defender
Czech Republic — recent form
- South Korea 2–1 Czech Republic · 2026-06-12
- Czech Republic 3–1 Guatemala · 2026-06-05
- Czech Republic 2–1 Kosovo · 2026-05-31
- Czech Republic 1–1 Denmark · 2026-03-31
- Czech Republic 2–2 Rep. Of Ireland · 2026-03-26
- Czech Republic 6–0 Gibraltar · 2025-11-17
- Czech Republic 1–0 San Marino · 2025-11-13
- Faroe Islands 2–1 Czech Republic · 2025-10-12
South Africa — recent form
- Mexico 2–0 South Africa · 2026-06-11
- Jamaica 1–1 South Africa · 2026-06-06
- South Africa 0–0 Nicaragua · 2026-05-29
- South Africa 1–2 Panama · 2026-03-31
- South Africa 1–1 Panama · 2026-03-27
- South Africa 1–2 Cameroon · 2026-01-04
- Zimbabwe 2–3 South Africa · 2025-12-29
- Egypt 1–0 South Africa · 2025-12-26
League standing
| Team | # | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Czech Republic | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 1 |
| South Africa | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |